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Beautiful sunbird and common spoonbill
Beautiful sunbird, Cinnyris pulchella, and common spoonbill, Platalea leucorodia. Soui-manga et Spatule. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Adolph Beautiful Casse Cinnyris Common Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Elegans Felix Edouard Fries Guerin Meneville Naturelle Ornithology Pittoresque Platalea Pulchella Spoonbill Sunbird Leucorodia
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This exquisite hand-colored steel engraving, titled "Soui-manga et Spatule" (Sunbird and Common Spoonbill), is an elegant illustration from the "Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle" (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History) by French naturalist Felix-Edouard Guerin-Méneville. Published in Paris between 1834 and 1839, this work is a testament to the naturalistic artistry of the time. The image features two distinct and captivating waterbirds: the Beautiful Sunbird (Cinnyris pulchella, also known as Cinnyris elegans) and the Common Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia). The Beautiful Sunbird, with its iridescent plumage and long, curved beak, is a vibrant and striking presence. The Common Spoonbill, with its distinctive spoon-shaped bill and elegant posture, exudes grace and poise. The engraving, created by Adolph Fries under the supervision of du Casse, showcases the intricate details of these birds' plumage, beaks, and other features. The hand-coloring adds a richness and depth to the image, making each feather and detail stand out in vivid detail. This print is a testament to the meticulous work of the naturalists and artists of the time, who dedicated themselves to documenting the natural world with precision and beauty. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world and celebrating its diversity, as well as the enduring allure of ornithology and the role it plays in our understanding of the natural world.
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